成語是固定詞組的重要類別之一，傳承過往，是文化寶藏。成語呈現出一個民族的智慧、幽默和生活歷練。探討這類語言精華可提升對該民族文化的認知。本篇論文是研究以鼠為圖像中、德文成語,比較和說明鼠在中、德文的字源、象徵和文化歷史背景並且與文學中鼠的象徵作比較。
Idioms are an important category of phraseology; they continue and contain cultural legacies. Idioms represent national wisdom, humor and life experiences. Therefore, the research on idioms as a type of linguistic quintessence contributes to enhancing understanding of national culture. This paper compares the figure of rat/mouse in German and Chinese idioms with respect to their different etymological origins, symbolisms, historico-cultural backgrounds, and literary representations.